25years
John Pennington Poovey, D.M.D.
General Dentist · Grand Junction, CO
Federal data signals
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Coverage & verification in Colorado
Health First ColoradoAdult Medicaid dental tier
LimitedPreventive plus a defined set of procedures, often capped.
Health First Colorado (also Colorado Medicaid) sets dental coverage rules. Children under 21 remain covered under federal EPSDT regardless of tier.
Visit Health First ColoradoVerify state dental license
Confirm the license is active and in good standing at the state board.
Colorado Dental Board license lookupCredentials & training
- Specialty
- General Dentist
- Primary specialty (NPPES)
- ORAL SURGERY
- Taxonomy
- Dentist - General Practice
- Taxonomy classification
- Dentist
- Taxonomy specialization
- General Practice
- Taxonomy code
- 1223G0001X
- Credential
- D.M.D.
- Credential type
- dentist
- Dental school
- BOSTON UNIV GOLDMAN SCHOOL OF DENTAL MEDICINE
- Graduation year
- 2001
Practice ownership
- Entity type
- Individual
- Sole proprietor
- No
CMS quality & volume
CMS Quality Payment Program- Medicare beneficiaries
- 53
- Medicare services
- 352
- Total Medicare payment
- $844,601
Before you book
Five-minute checklist before you call
Federal data tells you a dentist exists and is enumerated. It does not confirm insurance acceptance, current availability, or office fit. Use this list when you call so the visit isn’t a surprise.
Confirm insurance & out-of-pocket cost
- “Do you accept my exact insurance plan? (give the carrier, plan name, and member ID)”
- “Are you accepting new Health First Colorado patients right now?”
- “What is the out-of-pocket cost I should expect for the type of visit I need?”
- “If you are out of network for me, can you bill my insurer or only me?”
Verify the dentist & availability
- “Is John Pennington Poovey the dentist who will see me, or another provider in the practice?”
- “Are you accepting new patients? When is the next available appointment?”
- “Will the same dentist handle follow-up visits, or rotate?”
Verify the license yourself
Search the Colorado Dental Board license-lookup to confirm the license is active and in good standing — federal records do not show state-level discipline. Open the Colorado Dental Board site →
Match office services to your needs
- “Do you offer emergency or same-day appointments? After-hours number?”
- “What languages do your front desk and clinical staff speak?”
- “Is the office wheelchair-accessible? Any accommodations available on request?”
- “Do you offer sedation options for anxious patients (nitrous, oral, IV)?”
- “Do you treat pediatric patients in this practice, or refer them to a pediatric dentist?”
Ready to call? Have your insurance card and a list of symptoms or visit reasons in front of you.
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About general dentists
What is a general dentist?
A general dentist handles the everyday work most people associate with going to the dentist: cleanings, exams, X-rays, fillings, simple extractions, and crowns. Many general dentists also place implants, do basic root canals, and offer cosmetic work like whitening and veneers, though more complex cases are often referred to a specialist.
Training. Four years of dental school after a bachelor's degree, ending with a DDS or DMD (the two are equivalent). No formal residency is required to practice as a general dentist in most states, though some clinicians complete an optional one-year general practice residency (GPR) or AEGD program.
More about general dentistsFrequently asked
About this provider
What is John Pennington Poovey's NPI?
John Pennington Poovey has the National Provider Identifier 1841384492. You can verify it directly on the NPPES NPI Registry at npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov.Does John Pennington Poovey accept Medicare?
Yes. John Pennington Poovey is enrolled with CMS Medicare. Note that few dental services are covered by traditional Medicare; coverage typically applies under Medicare Advantage dental riders.Does John Pennington Poovey accept Health First Colorado?
We do not have a verified Health First Colorado acceptance signal for John Pennington Poovey. Medicare enrollment is a public-program proxy but not a guarantee. Call the office or check the Health First Colorado provider directory at https://www.healthfirstcolorado.com/.How do I verify John Pennington Poovey's dental license?
Use the Colorado Dental Board license-lookup at https://dpo.colorado.gov/Dental. Search by name to confirm the license is active and in good standing.
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